US Bridges

Csah 39 over Spring Valley Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 97836

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 39 over Spring Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 39 over Spring Valley Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 390 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 39
CrossesSpring Valley Creek
Location0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 39
Coordinates43.69026, -92.42918
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2017)
Projected traffic390 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 39 over Spring Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 39 over Spring Valley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 39 over Spring Valley Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 39 over Spring Valley Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 39 over Spring Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.